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At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005. Another is on the way.
  • By Terry O’Connor |
  • September 30, 2016
State approves funding for barrier island traffic study

At least five traffic studies involving Longboat Key have been performed since 2005.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • January 30, 2014
Just the Stats

The week in sports by the numbers.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Brighton Osborne, Jessica Jackson, Amy Van Ryn and Keile O'Dell, all East County residents, helped the Bradenton Christian girls basketball team reach the final four.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • March 7, 2018
Local players help Bradenton Christian girls basketball reach state semifinals

The Panthers fell in the final four, but recognize that this was a special season.

  • East County
  • Sports
Samantha Wuerfel and Michael Donahue
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • July 20, 2017
Rosemary's newest neighbors get to work

Neighbors organize small-but-mighty volunteer organization.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
The Sarasota Scullers came in second in the Womens HS Novice 8+.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • October 2, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota 5000 Regatta

The Sarasota 5000 Regatta had 20 teams from Miami, FL to Halifax, CAN show up to race Sunday, Oct. 2, out at Blackburn Point Park.

  • Siesta Key
  • Neighbors
Samantha Kahn began as Temple Sinai's new rabbi on July 1.
  • By Whitney Elfstrom |
  • July 11, 2019
Temple Sinai welcomes new rabbi

Samantha Kahn replaced Rabbi Geoff Huntting on July 1.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department deputy chief Sandi Drake walks ashore after rescuing a man and his teenage son from a rip current March 6 near Longboat Key Club. (Photo courtesy of the Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department)
  • By Brendan Lavell |
  • March 18, 2020
Water rescue highlights need for rip current awareness

Longboat deputy fire chief Sandi Drake rescued a man and his teenage son from a rip current earlier this month.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Derric Gobourne Jr. (front) plays Jesus in West Coast Black Theatre Troupe's production of "Your Arms too Short to Box with God." (Photos courtesy  Sorcha Augustine)
  • By Marty Fugate |
  • March 18, 2020
'Your Arms too Short to Box with God' at WBTT still packs a punch

Director Harry Bryce discusses the groundbreaking musical's significance

  • Arts + Culture
Known for its updated comfort food and imaginative American dishes, Derek's, 514 Central Ave., has been a draw to the district north of Fruitville Road.
  • By Roger Drouin |
  • March 28, 2013
Derek's Culinary Casual to relocate

Owner/executive chef Derek Barnes cited a lack of progress in the Rosemary District as one reason for the move to Bradenton.

  • Sarasota
  • News
"Really, when I look back, I'm shocked by my energy," Pat Kaufman says of her vast body of work. "I seem to have had a lot of nervous energy."
  • By Heidi Kurpiela |
  • January 4, 2012
Pat Kaufman: Creative Empowerment

Pat Kaufman is as influenced by feminism as she is red high heels and babies. The prolific artist makes sense of her quirky influences and rich portfolio.

  • Arts + Culture
Lakewood Ranch boys basketball coach Jeremy Schiller believes supplements in Manatee County should both increase and be given to teachers, not just coaches.
  • By Ryan Kohn |
  • February 7, 2018
Is the price right for Manatee County coaches?

High school coaches earn far below minimum wage for hours worked.

  • East County
  • Sports
The National Night Out Against Crime will be held tonight at Payne Park/Sarasota Police Headquarters.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • August 2, 2011
Night Out Against Crime tonight

The city of Sarasota is encouraging residents to come to Payne Park tonight to participate in National Night Out Against Crime.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Team Dirt Dragger posed with their 61 lbs. Amberjack Saturday, August 6 during the Sarasota Slam weigh-in at Marina Jack’s.
  • By Rachel S. OHara |
  • August 6, 2011
PHOTO GALLERY: Sarasota Slam

The 2011 Sarasota Slam was a huge success this past week with the final weighing in of the fish caught taking place Saturday, August 6 at Marina Jack's.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
  • By Larry Eger | Chair of Decide the Date Sarasota |
  • January 4, 2018
City voters should decide when city elections are held

Off-year voting dilutes minority and young voter influence.

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
Nick Guy
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 6, 2018
Sarasota School Board, District 1: Nick Guy

Questions and answers with Nick Guy

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • March 29, 2013
MICKEY SUMNER, WWE SUPERSTAR BRODUS CLAY and DAVID CALL Coming to Sarasota Film Festival

MICKEY SUMNER, WWE SUPERSTAR BRODUS CLAY and DAVID CALL Coming to Sarasota Film Festival

  • Arts + Culture
Sarasota County Commissioner Christine Robinson was appointed to the commission in 2010 and elected in 2012. File Photo.
  • By Jessica Salmond |
  • November 13, 2014
County Commissioner chosen as Argus executive director

Christine Robinson, District 3 commissioner, will take the place of former director Kerry Kirschner in January.

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By The Insider |
  • April 20, 2012
Sarasota Film Festival: Friday Picks! Filmmaker Luncheon! Penelope Ann Miller! Flying Wallenda Family! Todd Solondz! SFF@SCF!

Sarasota Film Festival: Friday Picks! Filmmaker Luncheon! Penelope Ann Miller! Flying Wallenda Family! Todd Solondz! SFF@SCF!

  • Arts + Culture
Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • August 29, 2019
Cops Corner: Sarasota 8.29.19

Enjoy this week's edition of Cops Corner.

  • Sarasota
  • Cops Corner
The home at 7502 Royal Valley Court sold recently for $1.18 million.
  • By Adam Hughes |
  • October 4, 2017
Country Club East home tops sales at $1.18 million

Residential real estate for Sept. 18-22.

  • East County
  • Real Estate
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